27 Nov 1952
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1952
Page
1
Hello World reports the birth of Sharon Lenore to Rev. and Mrs. Clifford Smith on November 20. The baby weighs 7 pounds 11 ounces. The mother and child are staying with her parents in Greeley, Colorado.
Mr and Mrs Dwayne Hahn of Hordville announce the birth of Pauline Kay weighing eight pounds at St Francis Hospital in Grand Island on Saturday November 22.
Community drive led by Rev. Iidick Anderson raised 408.60 with county totals exceeding 2060. Volunteers list includes Arthur Samuelson Hi Tewell Lloyd Ken Walter Nyberg Edwin Nyberg etc. Top contributions were 58 by Lloyd Lind and Walter Nyberg and 52.50 by Edwin Nyberg and Jerold Ruzicka. The drive aims to ease hunger and reflect Thanksgiving spirit.
Voting for contestants at the Home Service close-out sale was brisk as the week ended. First prize went to Mrs. Virgil Eisler, followed by Mrs. Dave Pakdahl and Mrs. Hannah Hahn in the top ranks. Others with over one million votes received nylon hose prizes.
Mr and Mrs Priest Lott were dinner guests of Mrs Ida Newton in Central City on Tuesday. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Ruge. On Sunday the Lott couple were entertained at the Plax Lott home in Shelby.
The Sunday Journal and Star named Gaylen Holmes of Polk to the first team of the All-State Class C. Holmes was the Golden Rod Conference’s sole player with this top honor. Honorable mention went to Waldo Peterson and John Lamb of the undefeated Clarks team.
Mr and Mrs Paul Gustafson visited his mother Mrs Arthur Gustafson Saturday night and attended the funeral service of Mrs Paul Gustafson s grandmother Mrs Carlson in Osceola Sunday.
The Junior Class selects Here Comes the Showboat as the annual class play to be staged in the high school auditorium on Tuesday evening December 16. Curtain time is eight o clock. Miss Lucado and the Juniors coordinate rehearsals and scenes to ensure an enjoyable evening for friends.
The Polk area endured a two night one day blizzard beginning Monday with five inches of wet snow. High winds created deep drifts blocking roads. by mid Wednesday streets cleared and traffic resumed. Schools closed Tuesday afternoon and again Wednesday for Thanksgiving break. No major damage reported. power outages brief.
At an Osceola land auction Milford Johnson and Ray Sandberg were high bidders. Johnson secured 120 acres for 266 and Sandberg took 160 acres for 190. Elwyn Johnson currently lives on the second farm.
Mrs. H. B. Johnson visited the Van Bush residence Monday afternoon, spending time with the residents and viewing their home.
The Amos Timmons sale dates next Thursday with a public auction offering ingot term cattle two horses household goods and more. The event starts at 12 30 p m on the farm three miles west and three miles north of Polk auctioneers Hanquist and Galusha and the First State Bank of Hordville as clerk bills have been mailed.
The Country Woman's Club met Thursday for a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. Orlie Millers home with hostesses Mrs. Ben Peterson and Mrs. Raymond Sundberg. A three course meal followed a program of group singing and a reading of When Father Carves the Duck. Members approved Christmas boxes for sons in service. Twenty two members and a visitor attended.
The study class of the Metho st W S C gathered at Mrs. Paul Strand’s home to celebrate Mrs. Minion O Connor’s birthday Monday afternoon. Mrs. O Connor thanked friends for greetings and remembrances and an all hostess lunch was served.
Bradshaw starts the home basketball season next Tuesday night December 2 against Polk. Coach Phillips relies on veterans Gaylen Holmes Kenny Werner Don Nygerg and Denny Cramer returning to form. New addition Bob Jones from Racine Wisconsin is expected to strengthen the Cubs as other lettermen battle for starting spots. A full schedule is printed in this issue.
Younger members hosted an informal tea for older members on Friday afternoon November 21 at 2 o clock in the church parlors. Guests wore costumes from a bygone era and charter members attended led by Nellie Peterson who served as a longtime president. A Swedish prayer, antique artifacts, a large family Bible, and a meal of muffins jell peach sauce spice cake and coffee completed the event.
Sheralee Hill and Dorothy Sharp of Stromsburg won first place at the third annual Nebraska Wesleyan talent show. The pair performed a piano duet during the Tuesday evening event.
Visitors to Orlie Miller's home last week included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ostberg and Don nette Friday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Ilos Ostberg, followed by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Berger on Sunday evening.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Creech of Polk announce the engagement of their daughter Betty to Morris Churchhill of Loveland Colorado. The couple plan a summer wedding. Betty attended York College and teaches first grade at Willard School. Churchhill is a York College student.
Gail Anderson Nebraska Co op Council secretary spoke at the Stromsburg Hotel banquet. Polk County Farmers Co op Elevators and Pro duce Stations managers and directors attended with their wives. Orville Hennings presided. Rev Edick Anderson addressed road issues. Officers elected: Orville Hennings chair, Martin Jones vice chair, Ben Peterson secretary treasurer. About fifty guests enjoyed a steak dinner.
Mrs. Frank Adelson observed her birthday Saturday as 16 neighbors and friends brought greetings and lunch and spent the afternoon with her. Evening guests included her children and grandchildren and multiple local families visiting Sunday afternoon in Grand Island.
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